University of Texas Arlington, University Club Faculty Dining

Arlington, Texas

FIRM

CLIENT

University of Texas Arlington

AREA

4,190 sq.ft.

TOTAL COST

$960,000.00

COMPLETION DATE

5/2006

The university president requested that the architect lead a task force to plan, design and manage a University Club for faculty and staff. It was designed as an elegant but comfortable space for adult professionals. The architectural team also was asked to ensure that the space incorporate and feature the work of talented faculty.

The design integrates a veritable ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONCAPACITY190COST PER SQ FT$229.12CITATIONRenovation/Modernization CitationFEATURED IN2007 Architectural PortfolioSUB CATEGORYRenovation for the university’s world-class glass and neon artists on the faculty, including one professor’s unparalleled, undulating glass “river” in the ceiling, and curved walls and niches embedded with glass sculptures. Art from other mediums by UTA professors also is on display in specially designed alcoves. The dean of landscape architecture provided the plan for a stunning patio that enhances the ambience of the interior, as well as the exterior space.

Careful coordination with electrical,

mechanical and structural team members was a hallmark of this project. The team solved various challenges relating to HVAC and lighting, including the artwork and the presence of the glass and neon “river” in the middle of the ceiling.